July Business Buzz

Jessie Marushak
Jul 15
3 min read

Our love of summer evenings led to the creation of the Sidewalk Social event series. July's edition is our biggest yet, with seven food options, a local DJ, and products for sale from 15 local businesses - it's all at 28th and Girard from 6pm-8pm this Wednesday, July 16. Check out the details at this link, and read below for more upcoming events plus neighborhood business news.

Events

This Thursday, July 17 from 6:30-7:30pm the Ukrainian League on 23rd Street is hosting Slavic dancing (instructor-led, no experience required!)
Starting at 6pm on the same day, Philly History Pop Ups is repeating their story on the Father of the Underground Railroad, Philadelphia’s William Still. It's free to attend, at Corinthian Gardens, but an RSVP is required at this link.
Philadelphia Zoo is hosting their Summer Ale Fest this Saturday, July 19 with early access ticket entry starting at 6pm.
Tinker & Trade Co has a Locker Room Confessions Author Signing thos Saturday, July 19th from 3-6pm (ticketed) and Mommy/Daddy and Me - Cake Sip & Shop, Sunday, July 20th 3:30pm (ticketed)
Girard College's next summer Jazz Concert is this Sunday, July 20 from 4pm-6pm, and this Saturday, June 19 Founder's Hall is hosting Vive La Francefrom 10am-2pm, in honor of Bastille Day, focusing on Stephen Girard’s French heritage and connections with the French expat community.
After a few rainouts, there are new dates scheduled for the Mondays with Maja Jazz concerts this July 21 and 28 on the Parkway!
North Broad Renaissance is hosting their Summer aBroad Game Night on July 23 from 6pm-8pm at The Met.
The inaugural North Philadelphia History Festival is coming up July 24-27, but don't wait to reserve your place at some of the photo exhibitions, visual installations, film screenings, panel discussions, a walking tour, and live performances - all FREE, celebrating Black and Puerto Rican history.
Next Thursday, July 24 is Neighbors Night on the Brown Street Lawn from 6pm-8pm with games, live music, and food trucks, hosted by Fairmount Civic Association and Friends of Eastern State Penitentiary Park.
Rybrew: Closing Reception for Artist Bonny Lipschutz, July 25th 6-8pm.
Fairmount Park Conservancy is hosting Family Field Day at Mander Recreation Center on Saturday, July 26 from 10am-1pm.
July 27 from noon to 6pm is the 5th anniversary of Lower North CDC's Jazzing on Ridge event, taking over the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue.
Lemon Hill Neighbors has volunteer days coming up every Wednesday evening this month.
Nearby, the Rodin Garden Bar pop-up is open Fridays from 4pm–8:30 through August 29, and you can checkout the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Friday Night Lounge program as well (this week featuring Brewerytown's DJ Mal from 5pm-8:30) and their Art Kids Summer studio at this link.
Each Sunday afternoon at 2pm visit Brewerytown Garden at 27th and Master for their weekly event series.

Business News

Congrats to Eastern State on their new brand launch! Read more at this link on their commitment to the preservation of their "historic site, fostering critical dialogue, and building out our community both locally and nationally."
Honeysuckle at 631 N. Broad St. has been featured in The Inquirer for their "joyful, irreverent, no-limits spirit... whose goal.. is to make delicious food that feels contemporary and recenters you to Blackness.”
After a decade of impact, The Monkey & The Elephant cafe is closing on July 20th. You can contribute to their campaign to raise $50,000 to preserve their mission-driven work beyond the storefront at this link.
Musette, "Fairmount’s most charming all-day café" has a new location in Rittenhouse!
This summer's edition of The Oval features "fresh fare, and a new mini-golf course" from neighborhood favorite Libertee Grounds.
Park to Broad/Fairmount CDC received a shoutout for the William Penn Foundation-funded work we're leading to combat litter across the neighborhood!

Business Network Spotlights

We're sharing two Business Network Spotlights this week!

The Boozy Mutt

First up is The Boozy Mutt, an indoor-outdoor off-leash dog bar fostering a community where dogs can exercise and socialize, while dog lovers can comfortably enjoy puppy play, delicious bites, cold beers, & tasty cocktails. Read more.

Poppins, Inc.

Our next Business Network Spotlight features Poppins, Inc., a Philly business specializing in parent coaching and pediatric support. Read more.

Commercial Listing of the Month

2719 W Girard Ave: 1200SF of ground retail + lower level storage with large storefront windows and high ceilings throughout. Available now for $2340/month, lease term negotiable.

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